Colleen's gifts of song and composition are uniquely individual, complementing her commitment to present the realities of war; and the hopes of peace, environmental integrity and social/political justice. Her radiant smile exposes the joy coursing thru her soul as she belts out knock down bi- lingual tunes with bluegrass, blues, pop, and folksy flavors; or softly soothes your senses with timeless soulful melodies loaded with surprising lyrics. I have listened to IW many dozens of times and it continues to refresh and present unheard lyrics and meanings as they emerge from hiding. No good way to compare Colleen's multiple and complex range of sounds to other artists: J. B., J. M., L. D., G. S., K. M., et al. One would only do injustice by attempting to box her. Tuning in hearing her sing, you might be pressed to know who was singing ... but would surely beg, "Who is that? Wow!". Colleen engages the essence of who we are and who we need to become ... expressed thru the beauty and lingering aether of her sound: music inspiring, exciting, cosmic and most of all, unsettling. She has gifts the mind, the heart and the soul can all wrap around. One feels a bit of being one with that which has inspired her to write and to sing and to believe in the spirit of our interconnectedness with each other, the earth and with God thru penetrating, emotionally charged lyrics, melodies and acts of universal oneness. I could say something elegant about most every piece; praising upbeat tunes, haunting lyrics, unexpected lyrics with catchy tunes, bluegrass, folk, poetry, blues; unspoken questions asked to conspire. But why? You be the judge as you embrace her distinct style thruout ... as you engage that ethereal essence and earthly empathy she eagerly and well embraces herself. I don't speak lightly adding Colleen Kattau to the outstanding coterie of activist singers who have proceeded her as she continues to inspire. Hey Colleen, hope to see you perform next year for the closing of the SOA. Thanks for doing what you do.

Beautiful, funny, poignant. Nice tunes, too! Transcendent voice with great lyrics. Good musicianship. Can't go wrong with this CD. Keep writing! Laura

Colleen, Haven't heard the new one yet, but I will buy it! The song playing on your website---WOW! We will talk soon I hope! You're terrific! Laura

COLLEEN - This is my favorite album of the past year. You've always been a wonderful performer, and this is an incredible album. [Side note] I've been collecting recordings of "Hard Times" for many years,and have always loved Mavis Staples' version best... but yours is right up there with hers. CONGRATULATIONS ON A GREAT CD!